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reusing

UK
/ˌriːˈjuːzɪŋ/
US
/ˌriˈjuzɪŋ/

Translations

reusingnoun
Reusing old jars for storage is an effective way to reduce waste.
La réutilisation de vieux bocaux pour le rangement est un moyen efficace de réduire les déchets.
Synonyms
reutilization
reapplication
upcycling
recycling
repurposing
reusinggerund / present participle
UK
/riːˈjuːzɪŋ/
US
/riˈjuzɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something currently being used again.
Additional translations
de réutilisationEmploi adjectival, surtout technique ou contextuel.
reuseverb

reusing

Gerund

reused
Past Simple
reused
Past Participle
reusing
Gerund
UK
/ˌriːˈjuːz/
US
/ˌriˈjuz/
She decided to reuse the glass jars for storing spices.
Elle a décidé de réutiliser les bocaux en verre pour y ranger des épices.
Additional translations
réemployerPlus formel ; particulièrement naturel pour des objets, matériaux ou éléments déjà utilisés.
Synonyms
repurpose
reclaim
reutilize
reapply
recycle
Antonyms
waste
discard

Definitions

reusingnoun
The act of using something again, often for a different purpose than it was originally intended.
Reusing old jars for storage is an effective way to reduce waste.
reusinggerund / present participle
In the process of being used again or adapted for a new purpose.
The reusing machinery cleans and processes the bottles.
reuseverb
To use something again after it has been used.
She decided to reuse the glass jars for storing spices.
To employ something for a different purpose than it was originally intended.
The artist reused old newspapers to create a collage.
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